An intelligent cockpit control system and method with ring control function

Abstract

The embodiment of the application relates to the automobile field, and particularly discloses an intelligent cockpit control system and method with a ring control function. The embodiment of the application is connected with a cockpit controller through Bluetooth connection of a ring device, so that a front-seat passenger and a rear passenger can control a central control display screen through the ring device. In a vehicle driving process, the front-seat passenger can fasten a safety belt and adopt a comfortable sitting posture, directly controls the central control display screen through the ring device, and can complete control operation without moving the sitting posture, and the rear passenger can also control the central control display screen, so that the problem that the rear passenger cannot control the central control display screen in a traditional vehicle is solved, the satisfaction of a passenger is improved, and a child mode can also be developed on the central control display screen. When the mode is opened, the central control display screen can be divided into a certain area as a display area controlled by the ring device, and a child can control operation in the area, so that the intelligent level of the vehicle is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the automotive field, and in particular relates to an intelligent cockpit control system and method with ring control function. Background Technology

[0002] In recent years, with the increasing electrification, intelligence, and connectivity of automobiles, the central control display screen in cars, as a mobile third living space, has become increasingly intelligent, meeting more and more travel and usage needs. Currently, central control displays on the market offer more and more functions, more and more complex systems, and more and more operating methods. The main methods of operating the central control display screen are as follows: 1. Touchscreen functionality: The driver and front passenger can operate the display screen by touching it with their fingers. This method is relatively smooth and provides a good user experience. 2. Steering wheel-mounted control switches: The driver can control the display screen by operating the central control switches on the steering wheel. This method is more complex, but the driver can operate the central control display screen while driving, especially in less complex road conditions. 3. Voice control: Depending on the configuration requirements, microphones are installed in the front and rear areas, allowing the driver, front passenger, and rear passengers to control the central control display screen via voice.

[0003] These three mainstream operation methods of the central control display screen each have the following drawbacks:

[0004] (1) Direct touch screen operation method, the driver cannot operate it while driving. When the passenger in the front seat operates it, he / she usually needs to move his / her position, because the design of the central control screen is mainly based on the convenience of the driver's operation. The passenger in the front seat usually cannot operate the central control screen while in a normal sitting position and with the seat belt fastened. When the passenger in the front seat needs to operate the central control screen, he / she usually needs to sit up and cannot lean against the back of the passenger seat. He / she needs to move his / her body to touch the central control screen.

[0005] (2) The method of operating the central control display screen by steering wheel switch: This method of operating the display screen by switch is generally not very smooth. Moreover, the realization of a function usually requires several switches on the steering wheel to be combined together, which is relatively inefficient. In addition, there is a certain driving risk for the driver to operate the central control display screen by steering wheel switch while driving.

[0006] (3) Voice-operated central control display screens are relatively complex to develop, and the significant differences in local dialects pose a considerable challenge to voice recognition. Voice systems generally only develop a few fixed phrases, which greatly limits the scope of voice recognition, and the success rate of voice recognition is not high, thus restricting the application scenarios. Summary of the Invention

[0007] The purpose of this invention is to provide an intelligent cockpit control system and method with ring control function, aiming to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, the embodiments of the present invention provide the following technical solutions:

[0009] A smart cockpit control system with ring control function, the system including a cockpit controller, a central control display screen and a ring device, wherein:

[0010] The ring device is used to connect to the cockpit controller via Bluetooth, identify the operation commands of the occupants in the vehicle, and transmit them to the cockpit controller via Bluetooth.

[0011] The cockpit controller is used to pair and connect with the ring device, receive operation commands transmitted by the ring device, generate corresponding display instructions, and control the switching and display of relevant operation interfaces on the central control display screen.

[0012] The central control display screen is used to display the corresponding operations of the ring device by the occupants of the vehicle according to the display instructions.

[0013] As a further limitation of the technical solution of the embodiment of the present invention, the ring device has three function buttons: up, down, and confirm.

[0014] As a further limitation of the technical solution of this embodiment of the invention, the operation command includes:

[0015] To confirm, click the confirmation button on the ring device;

[0016] Click the upper function button on the ring device;

[0017] Next, click the down function button on the ring device;

[0018] Go back and double-click the confirmation button on the ring device.

[0019] As a further limitation of the technical solution of the embodiment of the present invention, the central control display screen has multiple fixed function display positions, including: navigation interface, vehicle driving mode interface, autonomous driving function setting interface, air conditioning interface, emergency rescue interface, panoramic image interface and parking interface.

[0020] As a further limitation of the technical solution of the embodiment of the present invention, the central control display screen has a child operation display mode. In the child operation display mode, the central control display screen will separately separate a child operation area.

[0021] As a further limitation of the technical solution of this embodiment of the invention, after the ring device is connected to the cockpit controller via Bluetooth, a vehicle settings pop-up window is displayed on the central control display screen. After the occupants select confirmation in the vehicle settings pop-up window, they enter the vehicle function settings interface and receive text prompts on the instrument panel.

[0022] As a further limitation of the technical solution of this embodiment of the invention, after the ring device is connected to the cockpit controller via Bluetooth, a vehicle settings pop-up window is displayed on the central control display screen. After the occupants select to cancel in the vehicle settings pop-up window, a pop-up window on the central control display screen prompts that the vehicle functions cannot be controlled.

[0023] As a further limitation of the technical solution of the present invention, when the central control display screen is used for navigation through the navigation interface, if the person in the vehicle operates and controls it through the ring device, the central control display screen will display a pop-up prompt asking whether split-screen display is needed. After the person selects to agree through the ring device, the central control display screen will be automatically divided into two areas, one area displays the navigation map, and the other area displays other functions of the central control display screen.

[0024] As a further limitation of the technical solution of the present invention, in the child operation display mode, the central control display screen is automatically divided into two areas: one area is the child operation area, and the other area is the functional area operated by the driver in other ways.

[0025] A smart cockpit control method with ring control function, the method specifically includes the following steps:

[0026] The ring device connects to the cockpit controller via Bluetooth;

[0027] The central control display screen opens the navigation interface and prompts a pop-up window asking whether split-screen display is needed. When it is determined that split-screen display is needed, the central control display screen splits into two parts: one half displays the navigation map and the other half displays the central control interface used for ring device control.

[0028] Determine whether to enter the child operation display mode of the ring control, and when it is determined that the child operation display mode has been entered, the central control display screen will separately separate the child operation area;

[0029] Determine whether the ring control vehicle function is enabled;

[0030] If not enabled, a pop-up message will appear when accessing vehicle function settings via the ring, indicating that access to settings is not possible.

[0031] If enabled, when accessing vehicle function settings via the ring, a pop-up window will prompt whether you want to enter the vehicle function settings. After selecting "confirm," you will enter the vehicle function settings interface; if you select "cancel," you will not enter the vehicle function settings interface.

[0032] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0033] This invention enables Bluetooth connectivity between a ring device and the cockpit controller, allowing the front passenger and rear passengers to control the central control display screen via the ring device. While the vehicle is in motion, the front passenger can fasten their seatbelt and operate the display screen directly through the ring device from a comfortable seating position without needing to move. This also allows rear passengers to operate the display screen, solving the problem of rear passengers being unable to operate the display screen in traditional vehicles, thus improving passenger satisfaction. Furthermore, a child mode can be developed for the central control display screen. When this mode is activated, a designated area on the display screen becomes the ring device control area, allowing children to operate the device and enhancing the overall vehicle's intelligence. Attached Figure Description

[0034] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention.

[0035] Figure 1 An application architecture diagram of the system provided in an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0036] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a ring device provided in an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0037] Figure 3 A flowchart of the method provided by an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0038] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the central control display screen provided in an embodiment of the present invention is shown. Detailed Implementation

[0039] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this invention clearer, the invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the invention.

[0040] It is understandable that the three existing mainstream operation methods of the central control display screen have the following defects: (1) Direct touch screen operation method: the driver cannot operate it while driving. When the passenger operates it, he / she usually needs to move his / her position. Because the central control screen is designed mainly for the convenience of the driver, the passenger usually cannot operate the central control display screen while sitting in a normal position and fastening the seat belt. When the passenger needs to operate the central control display screen, he / she usually needs to sit up and cannot lean against the back of the passenger seat. He / she needs to move his / her body to touch the central control display screen; (2) Steering wheel switch operation method: this method of operating the display screen with a switch is generally not very smooth. Moreover, the implementation of a function usually requires several switches on the steering wheel to be combined to complete the task. The efficiency is relatively low. In addition, the driver still has a certain driving risk when operating the central control display screen through the steering wheel switch while driving; (3) Voice operation method: the development system is more complicated. Moreover, due to the large differences in dialects in various places, voice recognition is a big challenge. Speech recognition systems typically only develop a few fixed phrases, which greatly limits the scope of speech recognition and results in a low success rate, thus restricting its application scenarios.

[0041] To address the aforementioned issues, this invention provides a Bluetooth connection between a ring device and the cockpit controller. The front passenger and rear passengers can then control the central control display screen via the ring device. While the vehicle is in motion, the front passenger can fasten their seatbelt and operate the display screen directly through the ring device from a comfortable seating position without needing to move. This also allows rear passengers to operate the display screen, resolving the issue of rear passengers being unable to operate the display screen in traditional vehicles, thus improving passenger satisfaction. Furthermore, a child mode can be developed for the central control display screen. When this mode is activated, a designated area on the display screen becomes the ring device control area, allowing children to control the vehicle and enhancing its overall intelligence.

[0042] Figure 1 An application architecture diagram of the system provided in an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0043] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, an intelligent cockpit control system with ring control function includes:

[0044] The ring device is used to connect to the cockpit controller via Bluetooth, identify the operation commands of the occupants in the vehicle, and transmit them to the cockpit controller via Bluetooth.

[0045] Specifically, in the preferred embodiment provided by the present invention, the ring device has three function buttons: up, down, and confirm.

[0046] Specifically, the operation commands include:

[0047] To confirm, click the confirmation button on the ring device;

[0048] Click the upper function button on the ring device;

[0049] Next, click the down function button on the ring device;

[0050] Go back and double-click the confirmation button on the ring device.

[0051] Specifically, after the ring device connects to the cockpit controller via Bluetooth, a vehicle settings pop-up window is displayed on the central control screen. Passengers in the vehicle select "Confirm" in the pop-up window to enter the vehicle function settings interface, and a text prompt appears on the instrument panel. Alternatively, after the ring device connects to the cockpit controller via Bluetooth, a vehicle settings pop-up window is displayed on the central control screen. Passengers in the vehicle select "Cancel" in the pop-up window, and a prompt appears on the central control screen indicating that vehicle functions cannot be controlled.

[0052] Furthermore, the intelligent cockpit control system with ring control function also includes:

[0053] The cockpit controller is used to pair and connect with the ring device, receive operation commands transmitted by the ring device, generate corresponding display instructions, and control the switching and display of relevant operation interfaces on the central control display screen.

[0054] The central control display screen is used to display the corresponding operations of the ring device by the occupants of the vehicle according to the display instructions.

[0055] Specifically, the central control display screen has multiple fixed function display positions, including: navigation interface, vehicle driving mode interface, autonomous driving function setting interface, air conditioning interface, emergency rescue interface, panoramic image interface, and parking interface.

[0056] Specifically, the central control display screen has a child operation display mode, in which the central control display screen will have a separate child operation area.

[0057] Specifically, when the central control display screen is used for navigation through the navigation interface, if the person in the vehicle then operates and controls it through the ring device, the central control display screen will display a pop-up prompt asking whether split-screen display is needed. After the person selects "agree" through the ring device, the central control display screen will automatically split into two areas: one area displays the navigation map, and the other area displays other functions of the central control display screen.

[0058] Specifically, in the child operation display mode, the central control display screen is automatically divided into two areas: one area is the child operation area, and the other area is the functional area operated by the driver in other ways.

[0059] In this embodiment of the invention, when the vehicle is powered on, if the central control display screen has its Bluetooth ring function enabled, the ring device can connect to the cockpit controller via Bluetooth. Passengers can wear the ring device when needed, allowing rear-seat passengers and the front passenger to operate the central control display screen from a comfortable seating position. Specifically:

[0060] Ring devices, such as Figure 2 The diagram illustrates a ring device provided in an embodiment of the present invention. Worn on a finger, the ring device, after connecting to the cockpit controller via Bluetooth, can recognize the user's commands and transmit them to the cockpit controller via Bluetooth. The cockpit controller then uses relevant algorithms to operate various interfaces on the central control screen. The ring's inputs mainly include: Confirm (clicking the Confirm button), Up (clicking the Up button), Down (clicking the Down button), and Back (double-clicking the Confirm button). The ring identifies the user's actions and sends the relevant commands to the cockpit controller, which then displays the corresponding operations on the central control screen.

[0061] The cockpit controller provides Bluetooth driver. When the Bluetooth function of the ring device is enabled, it can be paired and connected to the ring device. It can also recognize the relevant commands sent by the ring device via Bluetooth and switch the display of the relevant operation interface. After entering the control of the ring device, it can display the split screen according to the user's choice.

[0062] The central control display screen can perform intelligent display. When the ring device is connected to Bluetooth, clicking the up button (clicking the up function button) or the down button (clicking the down function button) will highlight the relevant selected function on the central control display screen, so that the people in the car can distinguish the selection area and make it convenient to confirm or exit the operation.

[0063] In this embodiment of the invention, the ring device is mainly used to allow front passenger and rear passenger passengers to operate the central control display screen from a comfortable seating position without directly touching the screen. When there are children in the car, the central control display screen can also enter the child-operated ring mode. In this scenario, the central control display screen needs to dedicate a separate area to allow children to operate the ring, listen to music, play short videos, or play simple games in this area. However, the central control display screen still needs to reserve most of the area for the driver to operate or for prompting interactive information for the driver.

[0064] In embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 4 The diagram illustrates the central control display screen provided in this embodiment of the invention. When the up and down function buttons are operated via the ring device, position 1 is entered by default. Each time "down" is pressed, the ring device sends a "next" command to the cockpit controller. The cockpit controller then highlights area 2 on the central control display screen, indicating that position 2 on the screen has been selected. If "confirm" is clicked, the interface entry defined by position 2 is entered. The ring device thus controls the areas on the central control display screen in a loop. If "down" is pressed repeatedly, positions 1, 2, ..., 14 on the central control display screen are selected sequentially. When the "up" button on the ring is pressed, the loop reverses. The central control display screen primarily serves to provide prompts to the driver, including standard interfaces such as navigation; vehicle function settings, such as setting driving modes (Sport, Snow, Eco, etc.) and autonomous driving-related settings; air conditioning; emergency assistance; panoramic imaging; and parking. Therefore, to ensure the ring device's operation doesn't interfere with the driver's control of the vehicle, a function option is needed on the central control display screen: "Ring Device Controls Vehicle Function Settings." When this option is enabled, the ring device can be used to select vehicle functions, but a pop-up window and confirmation are required to access the vehicle function settings interface. Furthermore, text prompts for these settings should appear on the instrument panel to inform the driver. When the ring device is disabled, selecting "10" on the ring and clicking "Confirm" will directly trigger a pop-up message indicating that vehicle functions cannot be controlled. For the navigation interface, which is crucial for the driver, when the central control display needs navigation, the ring device can then control the central control display. The display will then display a pop-up prompt asking if split-screen display is desired. If the ring device selects "agree," the central control display will automatically split into two areas: one for displaying the navigation map, and the other for displaying other central control functions. This latter area can be controlled via the ring device. For the child ring control mode, this option can be accessed directly on the central control display. In this mode, the central control display is also split into two parts: one for displaying the central control interface, which the driver can operate via steering wheel buttons or touch controls (function areas); and the other for children, which can be operated by the child via the ring device. Figure 4 The central control display screen has 14 zones, which can be used to store short videos, games, nursery rhymes, and other entertainment apps for children. This allows children to play on the central control display screen while sitting in the car, without affecting parents' normal driving, thus improving the overall intelligence level of the vehicle.

[0065] Furthermore, Figure 3A flowchart of the method provided by an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0066] In another preferred embodiment of the present invention, a smart cockpit control method with ring control function specifically includes the following steps:

[0067] The ring device connects to the cockpit controller via Bluetooth;

[0068] The central control display screen opens the navigation interface and prompts a pop-up window asking whether split-screen display is needed. When it is determined that split-screen display is needed, the central control display screen splits into two parts: one half displays the navigation map and the other half displays the central control interface used for ring device control.

[0069] Determine whether to enter the child operation display mode of the ring control, and when it is determined that the child operation display mode has been entered, the central control display screen will separately separate the child operation area;

[0070] Determine whether the ring control vehicle function is enabled;

[0071] If not enabled, a pop-up message will appear when accessing vehicle function settings via the ring, indicating that access to settings is not possible.

[0072] If enabled, when accessing vehicle function settings via the ring, a pop-up window will prompt whether you want to enter the vehicle function settings. After selecting "confirm," you will enter the vehicle function settings interface; if you select "cancel," you will not enter the vehicle function settings interface.

[0073] It should be understood that although the steps in the flowcharts of the various embodiments of the present invention are shown sequentially according to the arrows, these steps are not necessarily executed in the order indicated by the arrows. Unless explicitly stated herein, there is no strict order restriction on the execution of these steps, and they can be executed in other orders. Moreover, at least some steps in the various embodiments may include multiple sub-steps or multiple stages. These sub-steps or stages are not necessarily completed at the same time, but can be executed at different times. The execution order of these sub-steps or stages is not necessarily sequential, but can be performed alternately or in turn with other steps or at least a portion of the sub-steps or stages of other steps.

[0074] Those skilled in the art will understand that all or part of the processes in the above embodiments can be implemented by a computer program instructing related hardware. The program can be stored in a non-volatile computer-readable storage medium, and when executed, it can include the processes of the embodiments described above. Any references to memory, storage, databases, or other media used in the embodiments provided in this application can include non-volatile and / or volatile memory. Non-volatile memory can include read-only memory (ROM), programmable ROM (PROM), electrically programmable ROM (EPROM), electrically erasable programmable ROM (EEPROM), or flash memory. Volatile memory can include random access memory (RAM) or external cache memory. By way of illustration and not limitation, RAM is available in various forms, such as static RAM (SRAM), dynamic RAM (DRAM), synchronous DRAM (SDRAM), dual data rate SDRAM (DDRSDRAM), enhanced SDRAM (ESDRAM), synchronous link DRAM (SLDRAM), RAMbus direct RAM (RDRAM), direct memory bus dynamic RAM (DRDRAM), and RAMbus dynamic RAM (RDRAM), etc.

[0075] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0076] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of the present invention, and while the descriptions are specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of the present invention, and these modifications and improvements all fall within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of this patent should be determined by the appended claims.

[0077] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A smart cockpit control method with ring control function, characterized in that, The method specifically includes the following steps: The ring device connects to the cockpit controller via Bluetooth; The central control display screen opens the navigation interface and prompts a pop-up window asking whether split-screen display is needed. When it is determined that split-screen display is needed, the central control display screen splits into two parts: one half displays the navigation map and the other half displays the central control interface used for ring device control. Determine whether to enter the child operation display mode of the ring control, and when it is determined that the child operation display mode has been entered, the central control display screen will separately separate the child operation area; Determine whether the ring control vehicle function is enabled; If not enabled, a pop-up message will appear when accessing vehicle function settings via the ring, indicating that access to settings is not possible. If enabled, when accessing vehicle function settings via the ring, a pop-up window will prompt whether you want to enter the vehicle function settings. After selecting "confirm," you will enter the vehicle function settings interface; if you select "cancel," you will not enter the vehicle function settings interface.

2. A smart cockpit control system with ring control function, employing the smart cockpit control method with ring control function as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The system includes a cockpit controller, a central control display screen, and a ring device, wherein: The ring device is used to connect to the cockpit controller via Bluetooth, identify the operation commands of the occupants in the vehicle, and transmit them to the cockpit controller via Bluetooth. The cockpit controller is used to pair and connect with the ring device, receive operation commands transmitted by the ring device, generate corresponding display instructions, and control the switching and display of relevant operation interfaces on the central control display screen. The central control display screen is used to display the corresponding operations of the ring device by the occupants of the vehicle according to the display instructions.

3. The intelligent cockpit control system with ring control function according to claim 2, characterized in that, The ring device has three function buttons: up, down, and confirm.

4. The intelligent cockpit control system with ring control function according to claim 3, characterized in that, The operation commands include: To confirm, click the confirmation button on the ring device; Click the upper function button on the ring device; Next, click the down function button on the ring device; Go back and double-click the confirmation button on the ring device.

5. The intelligent cockpit control system with ring control function according to claim 2, characterized in that, The central control display screen has multiple fixed function display positions, including: navigation interface, vehicle driving mode interface, autonomous driving function setting interface, air conditioning interface, emergency rescue interface, panoramic image interface, and parking interface.

6. The intelligent cockpit control system with ring control function according to claim 2, characterized in that, The central control display screen has a child operation display mode, in which the central control display screen will separate a child operation area.

7. The intelligent cockpit control system with ring control function according to claim 2, characterized in that, After the ring device connects to the cockpit controller via Bluetooth, a vehicle settings pop-up window is displayed on the central control screen. After the occupants select "confirm" in the vehicle settings pop-up window, they enter the vehicle function settings interface, and text prompts are displayed on the instrument panel.

8. The intelligent cockpit control system with ring control function according to claim 7, characterized in that, After the ring device connects to the cockpit controller via Bluetooth, a vehicle settings pop-up window is displayed on the central control screen. If the occupant selects to cancel in the vehicle settings pop-up window, a pop-up window on the central control screen will indicate that the vehicle functions cannot be controlled.

9. The intelligent cockpit control system with ring control function according to claim 5, characterized in that, When the central control display screen is used for navigation through the navigation interface, if the person in the vehicle then operates and controls it through the ring device, the central control display screen will display a pop-up prompt asking whether split-screen display is needed. After the person selects "agree" through the ring device, the central control display screen will automatically split into two areas: one area displays the navigation map, and the other area displays other functions of the central control display screen.

10. The intelligent cockpit control system with ring control function according to claim 6, characterized in that, When the child operation display mode is activated, the central control display screen is automatically divided into two areas: one area is for child operation, and the other area is for functions operated by the driver in other ways.

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